RE: [Philmont]: Three quick questions

Not a medico but petroleum jelly and I are old friends as I once worked
at a manufacturing facility where it was made.

Take a look at

http://familydoctor.org/132.xml
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/nosebleedchildren.htm
http://www.pedsforparents.com/articles/2807.shtml

All three mention that a light coating of petroleum jelly is good to
help prevent nosebleed.

A good general introduction to skin care is at

http://www.ofspirit.com/nancyzare1.htm

A good medical article on dry skin is at

http://www.jaapa.com/issues/j20040901/articles/dryskin.html

In brief, petroleum jelly contains lipid like hydrocarbons that are very
soothing to the skin and can form a protective barrier that helps protect
the skin and helps keep the skin from drying out.

Skin care on a Philmont Trek, especially foot skin care, is worth paying
attention to. It is one of the most important factors in having a
successful backpacking experience.

Joe Jansen
JAJansenJr@gmail.com
http://www.customprograms.info/scoutingresources.htm
I used to be an Owl. SC-70-15
Philmont Crew Member 1965
Philmont Advisor 1978

>From: "R Fisher" <ghotier@texas.net>
>Reply-To: philmont@troop47.com
>To: Multiple recipients of list philmont <philmont@troop47.com>
>Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Three quick questions
>Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 21:40:13 -0500
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> > [mailto:owner-philmont@troop47.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Jansen
> > Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Three quick questions
> >
> > Petroleum jelly is great for soothing feet that have been
> > walked on all day. It is also pretty good as a general
> > purpose sunscreen all by itself
>
>On a side note: I have had pretty good success with a *thin* coat of
>petroleum jelly inside each nostril to prevent drying and the
>accompanying nosebleeds. I usually start using it before symptoms start
>(usually the day start traveling) so that I'm ahead of the curve.
>
>Any medico's that can give more information?
>
>Happy Trails,
>
>Roy Fisher
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